As much as everyone wanted Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers to be the feel good story of the year, but my vote goes to Fernando Tatis of the New York Mets. Until Tatis got hurt near the end of the season, I thought he had a great chance at Comeback Player of the Year in the National League. However, Tatis finished fifth in the voting as Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge took the honors.
But it was a nice comeback for Tatis, no matter where he finished in the voting. To be honest, it was shocking to …read more

Washington Nationals infielder Cristian Guzman looked really good Thursday night. In fact, he went 4-for-4 at the plate and recorded a cycle. It was the first cycle by a Nationals player since Brad Wilkerson accomplished the feat in 2005.
Just 26,338 fans saw Guzman hit for the second cycle in Nationals history. Guzman hit a home run in the first inning and picked up a single in the second, but was thrown out trying to stretch it into a double. Guzman’s double came in the fifth inning and finished off the feat with a triple in the …read more